Online Communication Courses & Certifications

The Executive Programme in Communication Strategies for Corporate Leaders (EPCSCL) aims to help you use communication skills as a leadership strategy rather than just a way to interact. The programme aims to provide you with the necessary skills to become effective leaders in your respective fields.  

Its primary objective is to provide an innovative approach to communication skills so that you can assume leadership positions in the future. The Executive Programme in Communication Strategies for Corporate Leaders aims to equip you with skills that are game-changers in business scenarios that require critical thinking and comprehension. Executive Programme in Communication Strategies for Corporate Leaders certificate course by IIM Calcutta will present new frameworks of communications applicable in both international and domestic corporate cases.  

This 6-month long Executive Programme in Communication Strategies for Corporate Leaders certificate course by IIM Calcutta is a blend of lectures, videographed presentations and case studies. It will arm you with skills such as critical thinking, comprehension of the ever-evolving market and decision making that will help you stand out in diverse business scenarios.

The Stenography, Secretarial Practices & IT Skills Training Course is an online course offered by Delhi University in coordination with R.K. College of Systems & Management (RKCSM). The course aims at improving the typing skills, communication skills, language skills of learners along with basic knowledge of computer applications.

The Stenography, Secretarial Practices & IT Skills Certification Course is a 6-month long course taught with the help of video tutorials, practicals, and assignments. The learners will also get an opportunity to take part in field visits to fine-tune their skills. Throughout the course, learners will acquire essential skills required to participate effectively in routine office works.

The Business English online certification course is delivered for the students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the aspects of business communication and the English language skills required for individuals in business management. This online course is provided by the TCS iON digital learning hub for eligible students. The training program is conducted for five to six months for students across different domains. 

The TCS iON industry honors certification is guided by professionally qualified academic and industry experts such as Ranjana Sarkar, Lead in the technical communication domain at TCS, Akshay Kumar Singh, systems engineer, or toastmaster at TCS, and Dr. Anusha Ramanathan, Consultant at Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai. The Business English certification program is organized for the students to equip themselves with the business skills for communication while earning three credits for the course. The candidates receive digital certificates based on the qualifying conditions.

The CRM Domestic Voice online course introduces students to the basic principles of Business Process Outsourcing along with the importance of effective communication and personality development at the workplace. The course will allow students to improve their basic language skills by introducing concepts like parts of speech and its various supporting components.

The CRM Domestic Voice course offered by Swayam is coordinated by Radhika B. of the National Institute of Open Schooling. This is a skill-based course that helps students in developing strong customer relationship management skills. The course helps in identifying the importance of customer service, types of customers, and the ability to handle customer queries efficiently.

The CRM Domestic Voice Training course will help students acquire a basic knowledge of computer systems along with the components of internet domain systems, webpages, and various internet services like social networking sites. The course carries 10 credits and is taught for a period of 24 weeks. This practical-oriented course will help students improve their overall technical skills and presentation skills.

In the Communication Research certification program learn about the importance and fundamentals of communication research in both theoretical and application value. The effects of media research in the formulation of communication theories will also be covered during the online session.  The Communication Research certification benefits the applicants by making provision for them to learn about the theories that include- “magic bullet theory, agenda-setting theory, selective exposure theory and the uses of gratification theory.
In the Communication Research certification syllabus, the students will be studying the- tenacity, priority, authority, research definitions, science, and other topics related to communication research. The program has been divided into a twenty-module curriculum that will cover all the essential areas of research such as- type of research, characteristics of research, review of literature, data collections, formulation of sample questions sampling, presentation of findings, and analysis. Thus the course will make the students pro in the genre of “communication research”.

By developing and disseminating pertinent contextual information and practices, Creative Communication, Extension and Community Resource Management for Sustainable Development Course assists learners in understanding communication strategies and innovative extension tactics to address the empowerment and well-being of rural and urban communities, especially women and children.

Creative Communication, Extension and Community Resource Management for Sustainable Development Classes will help students develop a strong research background and assist communities in making decisions that will significantly improve sustainability.

The global partnership that involves cooperation between governments, the Major Groups, including women, children, and youth, indigenous peoples, NGOs, local governments, local communities, and a number of other stakeholders is stressed throughout the Creative Communication, Extension and Community Resource Management for Sustainable Development Course Syllabus.

All students get a Creative Communication, Extension and Community Resource Management for Sustainable Development Course by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India.

This Communication Skills expert programme by Swayam is a training course for speaking the Arabic language. It is the Ministry of Human Resource Development’s initiative, in association with Swayam, to create better speakers of this vernacular. Thus, you will be adept at expressing yourself in Arabic, writing it, and maintaining a conversation with its native speakers.

This Communication Skills training course is a 12 weeks diploma programme that focuses on core skills. It will introduce you to a plethora of Arabic terms and expressions which will assist you in ordinary life situations. Completing this training will help you learn how to use such expressions, correctly, effectively, and confidently.

The experiential training model will supplement your coaching for this Communication Skills programme curriculum. The instructor will provide you with multiple real-life situations where you must intelligently carry the communication. This will help you practice how to speak the language in various circumstances. 

Additionally, an academic expert will oversee your education in the Communication Skills training programme. He is an individual with in-depth knowledge and immense experience in teaching the Arabic language effectively. Thus, this course will become an exciting journey for you in learning how to communicate in Arabic.

Through the course of Introduction to visual communication by Swayam, the candidates get a detailed view of the concepts involved in visual communication. The course seeks to impart the art of visual communication as a perfect combination of signs, visuals, symbols, pictures, and photographs, drawing its theoretical basis from its core area of communication. 

Particularly communication through communication, Semiotics in the Indian tradition is central to the production of visual communication. Semiotics offer contact through messages emerging from pictures as social interaction

This course aims to impart detailed knowledge of various methods of visual communication, one of the most impactful forms of communication being the art of semiotics.

The candidates will be able to gain rigorous understanding of the language of visual communication along with traditional methods of conveying thoughts through pictures messages and numerous other techniques of communicating visually.

The Communication Skills Course is a massive open online course that discusses the need for excellent skills in communication like speaking and writing skills to be successful professionals in the field of Library Science. The course helps learners to polish their interpersonal skills and manage relationships at best.

The Communication Skills Training Course is a 4 credit course taught at the postgraduate level. The comprehensive course is coordinated by Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan from the faculty of Library and Information Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The course is taught over 12 weeks with the help of video lectures by experts.

The Communication Skills Course offered on the Swayam portal helps learners to understand the essence of effective speaking skills, reading skills and presentation skills in order to work effectively with people. The course will help learners to develop good writing skills, create personal profiles and excel at job interviews.

The course in BCOLA-138 Business Communication institutes knowledge about business communication in companies such as verbal or non-verbal and in case if it is verbal, it is oral or written; if it is oral, what are the barriers and how can they be overcome. 

The progress of a business enterprise depends on the speed and efficiency of the communication. Every business organization therefore, sets up an effective communication network for both internal as well as external interactions and communication. Candidates taking BCOLA-138 Business Communication Classes learn why Internal communication is necessary for the flow of information from top to bottom and vice versa, which ensures perfect coordination and also about external communication which boosts procurement and supply activities. 

In this IT Age, the classical paper based communication methods have been replaced by much faster and effective Internet based communication techniques. 

All students after carrying out the required projects and assignments get a BCOLA-138 Business Communication from the IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) New Delhi.

Several forms of business correspondence, which are crucial in the workplace, are the main focus of Communication and Business Correspondence Certification. Students gain understanding of the concepts of communication and the obstacles to effective communication through the Communication and Business Correspondence Classes. 

Communication and Business Correspondence Certification Syllabus outlines the rules or concepts that can be used for effective communication, such as systematic study of the concept or issue at hand and deciding on the language, means, and media to use.

All students get a Communication and Business Correspondence Certification by Savitribai Phule Pune University under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

The program is designed to help students report and communicate using CSR technology. The different ways to decode the certificates that surround the ads and labels of a product will be covered during the session. The nine-week certification program will focus on the subject of business and management. And will also cover the different types involved in reporting and the various guides that are available in CSR. The technologies and ways to communicate will also be taught to aspirants.

The Certificate Course on CSR Reporting and Communication by edX will help participants express and frame opinions that will benefit from both the educational and professional front. The course is for an in-depth understanding of CSR reporting and the critical thinking that is attached to it. The students will be provided with business cases to solve that will help them understand the challenges that a manager is facing while working in a real field.

There are two options for learners to enrol in the self-paced course; verified and audit tracks. In the free audit mode, the candidates can access the course for a limited period of time.  

The Employment Communication A Lab-Based Course training aims to provide aspiring workplace professionals with a finishing school to prepare themselves aptly. This core curriculum focuses on undergraduate students who are about to become employees. The training strives to equip them with all the necessary skills and techniques to ace the three-stage Employment Communication process. 

These three include CV writing, where candidates will learn about drafting compelling CVs to capture the recruiter’s attention. Secondly is group discussion (GD), where students will learn about the fundamental strategies to ace GD and showcase excellent team-working. The third is the interview questions. Learners will undertake a lucid lecture on tackling interview-round problems and participate in personal interview (PI) sessions for real-time practice, eliminating the fear factor. 

IIT Kharagpur and Swayam have jointly created the Employment Communication A Lab-Based Course certification syllabus, that falls under the ‘Humanities and Social Sciences purview. This eight-week curriculum also features industry-recognition amongst several companies, assisting learners seeking employment in such sectors. Interested students can also acquire the Employment Communication A Lab-Based Course certificate by fulfilling its criteria and clearing Swayam’s term-end examination.

Organizational communication has been impacted as a result of digital disruption. While technology has complicated communication, it has also emphasized the importance of good communicators. The Strategic Communications online course teaches applicants how to use persuasive communications to influence consumer behaviour.

According to the Gartner survey report, 92% of communication executives feel their employees lack the necessary abilities to fulfill company goals. Strategic Communications training looks at how data may be utilized to inform media plans and meet the demands of different stakeholders and anticipate any possible hazards that come with multichannel messaging.

A Gartner report states that content planning, overcoming digital communication problems and message management was among the top objectives for communication leaders. The Strategic Communications syllabus covers how to choose the right media for delivering a message to the audience and how to approach interaction from a problem-solving perspective to guarantee the business stands out in a competitive digital world.

Effective communication skills can help create an impact for the betterment of society and accelerate change. When systems become more unstable, unpredictable, complex, and unclear, fine-tuning communication skills can help increase collaboration, increase problem-solving, and influence Decision-making. The Communicating for Influence and Influence online course from the University of Cambridge includes comprehensive insights as well as a variety of tools for developing effective communication.

Leaders in all sections of the community and industry, whether in cultural circles or corporate organizations, must use communication to effectively influence stakeholders, fulfill objectives and promote good change. The Communicating for Influence and Impact Training prepares candidates to communicate with a purpose to overcome obstacles to success and gives participants the chance to evaluate their style of leadership.

A USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations report states 37% of PR specialists think that mobilising people is the most successful technique for influencing long-term change. The Communicating for Influence and Impact syllabus covers numerous communication approaches to help in creating a future in the communication field while also receiving a certificate of completion from the University of Cambridge, confirming gained talents.

The ‘Developing Soft Skills and Personality’ online certification program is designed for the students to improve their soft skills and communication competencies to achieve supremacy in their profession and personality. This massive open online course is provided by Swayam and National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). The classes of this elective course are offered online through video lectures, assessments, and other online resources for eight weeks.

The instructor for this program is an English professor from the department of humanities and social sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Prof. T. Ravichandran who will guide the students into gaining insights on the concepts and strategies to develop one’s personality and soft skills. 

The ‘Developing Soft Skills and Personality’ certification course ensures that the students receive a course certificate at the end of the program which is valued at two credit points. This training is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. 

The Introduction to Human Communication certification by Arizona State University deals with the study of communication topics related to identity, culture, organizations, and relationships. This is an 8-week online certification course that requires learners to spend 18-20 hours per week. With the Introduction to Human Communication online course, students will be able to explain the complex nature and the features of communication common to all contexts, including verbal and nonverbal. As an introductory online course in communication, the Introduction to Human Communication certification by Arizona State University via edX is open to all types of learners.

Once the students complete the Introduction to Human Communication certification syllabus, they will have a deeper understanding of adequate and effective communication. They can use their knowledge of theoretical concepts in communication to everyday experiences. Introduction to Human Communication is an instructor-led course taught by subject matter experts from Arizona State University.

The Communication Skills Modes & Knowledge Dissemination Certification is a Module created for the applicants' convenience as part of a national level project for technical teacher training led by AICTE.

Communication Skills Modes & Knowledge Dissemination Classes are designed to help students develop a variety of communicative skills in addition to providing information on sensitive topics. Communication is a key component of the Communication Skills Modes & Knowledge Dissemination Certification Syllabus because it improves student-teacher connections and aids in student learning.

All students get a Communication Skills Modes & Knowledge Dissemination Certification by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chandigarh under the Swayam Initiative by Government of India.

The Intercultural Communication at Work – Land the Job and Do It Well course by edX helps the candidates to seek knowledge in soft skills like presentation, communication skills, crafting a resume, cover letters other skills required to lay the foundation for the career as the employers seek candidates not only with the technical knowledge but also with the soft skills. Intercultural Communication at Work – Land the job and do it well Certification aims at teaching the fundamentals of professional communication in a workspace.

Intercultural Communication at Work – Land the job and do it well training also aims at making the candidate develop qualities required in the workspace such as teamwork, presentation skills, and conflict management. These qualities will give the candidates the confidence to sustain and shine in the workspace. Candidates can also apply for scholarships and financial assistance for the course.

On successful completion of the Intercultural Communication at Work – Land the Job and Do It Well course, the candidates will be awarded a verified certificate. This certificate also consists of the logo of the institution and signatures of the instructors from the National University of Singapore. The self-paced course can be taken either in verified by paying the fee or audit free of cost. In the audit mode, the candidates will have only a limited duration of access to the course. 

Effective communication is essential in an increasingly complicated national and global world, where employees must deal with fast change and an abundance of information. The Communication and Influence in the Digital Age online course investigate conventional communication abilities that have been updated for today's linked and technology-driven world.

Because of the public nature and fast growth of digital communication, a single error can result in a loss of trust at both the organization and individual levels. The Communication and Influence in the Digital Age Training are led by specific academic experts and UCT faculties who teach how to effectively communicate amongst stakeholders, team members, and the digital audience to increase clarity, trust, and goodwill.

The Communication and Influence in the Digital Age Syllabus navigate the contemporary communication environment through persuasion, critical thinking, narrative, interpersonal communication, cultural awareness, crisis management, and presentation all of which are necessary for generating impact and communicating effectively.

The Business Communications certification by the University of British Columbia is a 6-week online course. Offered via edX, this online certification course is a part of the Business Fundamentals Professional Certificate program. The Business Communications online course is aimed at sharpening learners’ writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills to succeed in the business world. This online course from the University of British Columbia via edX requires 3-5 hours per week. Candidates from any background can enrol in the Business Communications certification course.

The Business Communications certification syllabus consists of six modules covering essential business and management topics. In this online certification course, students will be exposed to successful practices and guidelines derived from both research and experience. The Business Communications training programme is available in both Verified Track and Audit Track. It also includes tailored learning activities and final assessments with peer learning and a verified certificate. In the Business Communications online course, students can check their progress, participate in discussions, and interact with their peers.

While applying for any new job requires efficient skills and tremendous knowledge in a particular field. The Soft Skills programme is well-designed to introduce candidates with the professional skills that prepare them to apply for a better job profile. Everyone wants to be successful and seek effective ways to accomplish their goals. The essential soft skills include emotional intelligence, social skills, communication, and conflict resolution skills that help candidates to interact with people around them efficiently. 

The soft skills module will mainly focus on offering practice sessions to candidates so that they can invent and build a strong career profile. A command of essential soft skills can help participants integrate with co-workers, display the efficient skills required to perform job tasks, and influence their job interviews in the first place. By learning self-awareness and presentation skills, candidates become capable of applying for a good job profile. They can ensure that advanced technology would not replace them in their job role. 

This course is to help candidates learn about how to tackle situations when they are about to start working in a dynamic workplace. Learners don’t easily get to learn these skills in their educational institute but this Workplace Communication course will help them gain all the skills and knowledge required such as presentation skills, teamwork, communication with peers, managerial skills, professional conduct, appropriate use of social media and email.

This course focuses on helping participants to enhance their skills to perform and respond better. This course also leads to self-development and grooming. It also helps learners to adjust in a dynamic atmosphere.

IITBombayXHonorcode has brought up this Workplace Communication course to bring change and ease in the behaviour of participants. With proper skills and training through this course, candidates can easily gain an idea and learn through the insights of the corporate industry. This is a great course especially for the learners who are seeking jobs after their graduation. After this course completion, they can easily access various job opportunities.

FutureLearn’s Intercultural Communication training focuses on the necessities of cross-cultural communication and relations. China’s renowned foreign language institutions, Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) has developed the course. The training will be mentored by expert instructors from the university, Steve Kulich, Hongling Zhang, and Ruobing Chi. 

Considering that businesses have become global, the Intercultural Communication online course helps candidates recognise the distinctions of intercultural interaction from all over the world. The study process is facilitated by teaching the candidates to understand their own cultural identities along with those of others. The syllabus emphasises on different communication styles, the contrast in values across countries, cultivation of intercultural adaptation, etc.

The Intercultural Communication: Dynamics of cultural identities in global interactionis a five-week course and requires a weekly study of four hours. Candidates can participate in the training for free and start learning at their own pace immediately. Additionally, applicants can avail of unique features and a printable certificate by picking the upgrade or unlimited option. 

The message of social change must be communicated effectively to the people, to bring about a necessary change in society. Stories have the power to influence people and even shape their attitudes. When the viewers or listeners connect with the protagonist, the artist, or the storytellers, the audience receives the message. The Storytelling for Social Change Course by Edx explores how you can trigger social change through the art of storytelling.

Furthermore, the Edx Storytelling for Social Change Course discusses how a well-crafted story can create empathy in a listener that can help them see world issues from a new perspective. The course will help budding writers and writing enthusiasts learn valuable writing skills and create a change in the social structure through storytelling. 

Besides, the Course on Storytelling for Social Change is a self-paced programme in which students shall learn through video interviews and performances. The free course includes professionals working for non-profit organisations as well as social activists and community workers. Candidates can choose their path when they look forward to enrolment. They can choose either the audit track or the verified track. In the case of the audit track, the candidates will only be able to access the course for a limited period whereas in the case of the verified track, the course access is unlimited.

Language is an indispensable part of our society. No matter where you come from, the words you use and how you use them are fundamental to your cultural identity. However, in today’s increasingly globalized world, linguicide, or the loss of a language, is happening more rapidly than you can imagine, and it is happening everywhere. But thanks to initiatives like the Language Revival online course, there is still some hope. 

As the language revival movement is emerging as a significant and effective response to linguicide, the Language Revival course by edX will introduce you to its techniques and fundamental principles. You will first learn why we need to revive endangered languages, and then you will learn how. Language revival takes more than just recovering literacy and lost letters; it involves a complex and deep engagement with identity, history, human rights, and well-being.

The Language Revival Securing the Future of Endangered Languages training will also get you up to speed with what’s currently being done worldwide, and how effective those techniques have been. The University of Adelaide has developed this five-week online certification program. The communication course is only available in English, and learners can get 2 tracks to get enrolled in the programme, one is the audit track, and the other is the verified track. The audit track is free but it offers limited access to the course whereas the verified track is chargeable and the course material access is unlimited.